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Orcas have been documented ramming sunfish at high speed until the fish explode, a surprising and unusual behavior.

Researchers and observers were astonished to witness orcas working cooperatively to ram sunfish so forcefully that the sunfish explode, an unusual and rare documented behavior. Videos and reports describe one orca holding the sunfish’s tail while another smashes it repeatedly, likened to hitting a piñata. This phenomenon reveals intriguing aspects of orca hunting techniques and social cooperation in the wild, sparking scientific interest and public curiosity.